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"A dirty garment that everyone screams to get rid of, and you wear it very comfortably."
A dark shadow appeared in Lorelei's eyes, and she mocked him coldly.
Yes, Team Rocket were indeed dirty, but some people in the Pokémon League were not much cleaner.
Lorelei certainly understood this, but at least in front of Team Rocket, she wouldn't admit it.
"People's wills are different. Everyone has their own way of life and goals. Perhaps Lorelei looks down on Team Rocket, but similarly, Team Rocket also look down on you, Lorelei."
Ryuga's smile turned into a mocking, sarcastic arc.
"After all, you're constantly being nagged by a bunch of scumbags and pigs. It's really impressive that you, Lorelei, can tolerate it, isn't it?"
Lorelei's face turned grim and ugly upon hearing this.
Her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, and her breathing became heavy.
The scumbags and pigs Ryuga mentioned were certain council members.
And it was indeed as Ryuga said.
She and Lance were now acting more and more ruthlessly.
Because of this, she had been 'warned' by those council members several times.
Now, she was actually being mocked by a Team Rocket member using this, damn it!
And it was at this moment.
Small boats, speedboats, and lifeboats emerged from the side of the S.S. Anne, carrying Team Rocket members.
"Dewgong!"
Noticing this scene from the corner of her eye, Lorelei immediately prepared to have Dewgong block them.
"If I'm ignored, I'll be very troubled too."
Ryuga chuckled.
A deep blue light flickered in the eyes of Gardevoir beside Ryuga.
A faint blue glow simultaneously appeared on Dewgong and Lapras, preventing them from attacking.
A control-type Psychic!
"You!"
"Don't be angry, don't be angry. Don't worry, I won't do anything to you. Team Rocket don't have any intention of going to full-scale war with the Pokémon League yet."
Ryuga saw Lorelei seemed to want to say something, so he wiggled his finger, interrupting her words.
Of course, he wouldn't do anything to Lorelei, because he was still very much looking forward to the day when the increasingly fanatical Kanto Elite Four would break with the Pokémon League.
And today's drama between Red and Green, two gay couples, left him wanting more.
Hmm, perhaps in the future, he could see Red and Green fighting the Kanto Elite Four?
"I will never let you go!"
Lorelei clenched her teeth, staring at the composed Ryuga.
A Team Rocket Executive was right in front of her, but she could only watch him act so 'arrogant'.
This humiliation made Lorelei's anger almost explode.
"Although I really don't want to discourage you, Lorelei, it's truly too difficult for you to catch me at your level."
Ryuga raised an eyebrow, shook his head, and said regretfully to Lorelei.
"However, if it's a battle of another kind, you might have a chance."
But in an instant, Ryuga's lips curled into a slight smile, and he clicked his tongue, looking at a certain prominent part of Lorelei.
So big~
Lorelei's face instantly became extremely ugly.
She wasn't a child.
Of course, she understood what Ryuga meant.
She was actually... being openly teased by a Team Rocket Executive like this!
Bastard!
A Poké Ball appeared in Lorelei's hand.
She was determined to freeze this guy into an ice sculpture!
But just then.
"Hmm?" Ryuga turned his head, his eyes flickering slightly.
In his line of sight, a swift Dragon Pulse came from a distance.
"Gardevoir, Moonblast."
"Sana~"
Gardevoir let out a pleasant, soft cry, a moon's phantom appeared, and a pink beam of light shot out.
Moonblast and Dragon Pulse clashed heavily in mid-air.
Boom!
The two attacks exploded, and the powerful energy impact caused the sea to surge violently.
"The intensity of this Dragon-type move... he's here too."
Ryuga narrowed his eyes slightly.
Two figures became increasingly clear in his line of sight.
The Dragon Pulse just now even somewhat suppressed Gardevoir's Moonblast!
Only one person in all of Kanto could possibly have a Dragon Pulse of this intensity!
A gray Aerodactyl flapped its wings and stopped in front of the S.S. Anne, and above the Aerodactyl, a figure stood proudly.
Short, blood-red hair fluttered in the wind, an handsome face was expressionless, dressed in a blue, fitted outfit, with a black Champion's cape draped over his back.
His tall, slender figure was as sharp as a sword, and his arrogant, wild demeanor was so striking.
Kanto Champion Lance!
And behind and above Lance, an orange Dragonite floated, its dragon eyes fixed on Gardevoir.
"Lance!"
Lorelei's expression showed a hint of joy.
Lance had indeed come, thanks to her informing him before she arrived.
"I really didn't expect our first meeting to be under such circumstances."
Ryuga carefully scanned the man standing at the pinnacle of Kanto.
He never thought he would encounter Lance in such a situation.
Lance nodded to Lorelei, then turned his proud gaze to Ryuga.
"Are you from the Dragon Clan?"
Lance's eyes flickered slightly, and he asked Ryuga in a deep, magnetic voice.
Because he felt an incredibly familiar power on this young man.
The Dragon Force!
That Dragon Force inherited from his Family!
Lance was too familiar with this power, because he was a favored person by destiny, burdened with the Dragon Force since birth.
Moreover, he had also gained the favor of Viridian Forest, being granted the blessing of Viridian Forest, obtaining Viridian Power!
Born with two special abilities, Lance's future could be said to have been destined for extraordinary brilliance from the very beginning.
And it was indeed so.
Lance, who grew by crushing his opponents, had now reached the pinnacle of the world.
And now, he actually saw someone who also possessed the Dragon Force, just like him.
"Of course, this is our first meeting, isn't it, Cousin Lance~"
Ryuga looked at Lance, the curve of his lips so prominent.
He had truly been looking forward to meeting this cousin for too long.
Dragons are sacred creatures, and the Dragon Force is unparalleled!
As descendants of the Dragon, and as people who greatly revere the Dragon Force, Ryuga always knew that the person he most wanted to defeat at this stage was Lance!
And upon hearing Ryuga's words, Lance's eyes rippled slightly.
Cousin?
He didn't have deep feelings for the Dragon Clan, because he was born in Viridian Forest, and his growth was all due to his own efforts.
So he rarely went to Blackthorn City.
Among the cousins he remembered, he only recalled one female cousin, Clair.
He indeed had no memory of Ryuga.
Of course, he didn't care about that either.
But...
"You have a very strong Dragon on you."
Lance's lips curled slightly.
His Dragon Force could feel that there was a Dragon present on this young relative, and it was very strong!
(A/N: Although the protagonist currently has a Team Rocket identity, Team Rocket is not the protagonist's faction. Don't confuse the interests of the two. Team Rocket's enemies do not necessarily represent the protagonist's enemies. The protagonist's relationship with Team Rocket is explained in Giovanni and Matori's conversation.)
Dragons are legendary sacred creatures.
Although difficult to capture, if properly nurtured, their power will be unparalleled!
This is Lance's philosophy regarding Dragons.
He bears the name of Dragon, and his faith is also Dragons!
The Dragon Force is unmatched, Lance has always deeply believed this.
And he also relied on his self-trained Dragon-type army to stand at the apex of Kanto, at the apex of the world!
Dragon Master Lance!
This is the respectful title people give to Lance, and also their recognition of him as the Dragon-type Champion.
In Kanto, whenever Dragons are mentioned, everyone thinks of that red-haired man, as proud as a Dragon.
Lance's passion for Dragons is unparalleled.
His strength comes from his Dragon-type army, and also from his undefeated belief since his debut.
And when it comes to love and interest in Dragons, Lance is equally unmatched.
"What an excellent junior."
Lance's usually sharp eyes gazed at Ryuga, a hint of interest showing in his eyes.
His Dragon Force could feel that this cousin had a very strong Dragon on him, and Lance was very certain of this.
He was very sensitive to Dragon auras and could not be mistaken.
"Cousin Lance is truly perceptive. I didn't expect you to see it at a glance."
Ryuga's lips curled slightly, and he shrugged, slowly saying indifferently.
Although the tone was complimentary, when combined with his expression and actions, it looked incongruous no matter how you looked at it.
"State your name, junior."
Lance raised an eyebrow and was not angered by this junior's disrespect.
Instead, he became more interested.
Although he didn't have much affection for the Dragon Clan, he didn't dislike excellent juniors.
Especially juniors who also possessed the Dragon Force and also trained Dragons!
"Ryuga, my name is Ryuga~ Cousin Lance, please remember this name well."
Ryuga's lips slowly curled into a profound, malevolent grin, his amber eyes fixed on Lance, who stood atop Aerodactyl.
"There can only be one peak Trainer of Dragons!"
Each word was clear and distinct.
There is only one peak Trainer of Dragons!
And the current peak is named Lance!
But Ryuga believed he would personally overturn this mountain and reach an even higher peak!
Lorelei's icy eyes showed a hint of astonishment.
How dared this guy?
To provoke the man standing at the peak of Kanto, right in front of Lance?
The air seemed to quiet down a bit after Ryuga's words fell, with only the faint sound of waves gently lapping.
Lance slightly narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze intensely fixed on this junior, who also possessed Dragon Force.
His handsome and unruly face made it impossible to guess what this Dragon Master was thinking.
After a long while, Lance curled his lips, his stark white teeth chilling, "Interesting, truly interesting."
"The pride of Dragons will not allow their kin to ride above them. Even if they bare their fangs and brandish their claws, they will constantly climb upwards."
Lance's face at this moment carried a chilling ferocity as he looked down at this junior of his.
Dragons are powerful, but precisely because of their power, they cannot even tolerate their own kind!
The competitiveness among Dragons is far more brutal than that of other species, just as among the types that counter Dragon-type, one of them is also Dragon-type!
Yes, Dragon-type counters Dragon-type! This is enough to prove how fierce the competition among Dragons is.
"But I can tell you, junior, I am the strongest Dragon! And my Dragon Corps will not be defeated by any Dragon!"
The ferocity at Lance's lips became even more prominent, and his arrogant words, spoken with his head held high, traveled far.
Astonishing arrogance and confidence!
Yes, Lance was just such a confident, even arrogant, man!
His Dragon Corps was unparalleled and unrivaled in the world!
It was precisely because of the existence of his Dragon Corps that he could look down upon everyone with an arrogant gaze!
"I look forward to seeing your pathetic appearance when you are defeated."
Ryuga remained unmoved, still holding a wicked curve to his lips.
However arrogant Lance was now, that's how pathetic he would be when he lost.
Ryuga greatly anticipated that moment.
"Lance, he's a Team Rocket Executive!"
Seeing Lance about to speak again after hearing the words, Lorelei directly called out to him.
And upon hearing this, Lance's eyes sharpened.
A Team Rocket Executive?
"You are a member of Team Rocket?"
Lance's smile disappeared, and his aura slowly turned cold and violent, as he asked Ryuga coldly, his sharp gaze as keen as a blade, fixed intently on Ryuga.
He originally thought he was an excellent junior, but it turned out to be a stinking rat from Team Rocket?
"That's right, Team Rocket's strongest Executive, Ryuga.
Cousin Lance, you seem quite displeased?"
Ryuga's smile, however, widened, seemingly very satisfied with Lance's reaction at this moment.
"So that's how it is."
Seeing Ryuga actually mocking him at this moment, Lance's aura grew even colder and more dangerous.
"Have you fallen so low as to become a dirty rat in the sewers and still be so complacent? You have defiled the pride of Dragons."
Lance's face was cold and dark.
Clearly, the Dragon Master was extremely enraged at this moment.
Yes, he never expected that his own kin would become a member of Team Rocket.
Especially since this kin possessed the same Dragon Force as him!
Just tens of seconds ago, Lance even thought highly of this junior who dared to directly challenge him.
But in the blink of an eye, this junior became a 'disgrace,' which made Lance feel a sense of betrayal.
"It should be you who's complacent, Cousin Lance, shouldn't it? But what a pity, today's time is almost up."
Ryuga scoffed indifferently, as expected of the arrogant and conceited Lance, who could just casually label others.
But it didn't matter anyway.
Today's unexpected surprises were already enough, and he had even met Lance ahead of schedule.
"Cousin Lance, today's stage isn't grand enough.
Let's meet again next time.
Next time, we'll have a proper match."
Ryuga gently spun a Poké Ball in his hand, showing Lance a malicious grin.
"Trying to leave? Can you even leave?"
Lance sneered, and the next moment, his eyes suddenly turned sharp.
"Dragonite, Dragon Rush!"
Dragonite, floating behind Lance, flapped its wings, which seemed small compared to its body, and instantly charged towards Ryuga.
Its speed was so fast that only a yellow blur could be seen!
An overwhelming pressure swept over, and a ferocious, evil dragon-shaped energy instantly enveloped Dragonite's entire body.
"Dragonair, Dragon Rush!"
Ryuga threw out a Poké Ball with a flick of his wrist.
White light flashed, and Dragonair, swaying its slender body, met Dragonite.
Dragon Rush vs Dragon Rush!
Two identical fierce Dragons collided heavily in mid-air.
The air seemed to momentarily fall silent, and the next second, an invisible shockwave vibrated wildly, unleashing an incomparable surge of air currents like an overwhelming tide.
The sea surface beneath the two Dragons rapidly twisted and caved in.
That was the vacuum formed by the air pressure created by the collision.
Under the terrifying air currents, the entire S.S. Anne trembled violently, constantly swaying and rocking.
"What's going on?! Oh, my head!"
Inside the ship, Ash, caught off guard, stumbled and hit his head directly on the wall, gasping in pain and moaning continuously.
"Something must have happened outside.
Stay here and don't move.
I'll go out and check."
Red, holding onto the wall to maintain balance, his red eyes constantly flickering, said in a deep voice to Ash and the others, who were swaying behind him.
There was no storm outside, so why couldn't the S.S. Anne maintain its balance?
Unless a Pokémon battle was affecting the S.S. Anne!
And at this moment, in mid-air.
The stalemated Dragonair and Dragonite were simultaneously forced back.
"Then it's time to retreat.
Please be prepared, Cousin Lance."
Ryuga's lips curled high, and he gently stroked Dragonair, who had flown back to him, slowly bidding farewell to Lance.
Gardevoir's eyes glowed with a deep blue light, and the next second, the figures of the three instantly vanished from their original spot.
Lance and Lorelei's faces instantly turned ugly.
This was Teleport!
"Have you already prepared a retreat route?"
Lance's cold eyes swept around.
His Dragon Force indeed no longer sensed any familiar aura.
Clearly, this 'traitor' named Ryuga had already left.
Of course, there was also a possibility that Ryuga was still hidden on the S.S. Anne, merely concealing his aura.
But this possibility was too low.
"Indeed, I need to be prepared. Next time, I will absolutely not let you escape, cousin."
Lance's lips slowly curled, muttering word by word, his ferocious smile sending shivers down one's spine.
It had been too long since anyone dared to provoke him so wildly.
And the identity of this person was so special to Lance.
His own cousin had become a member of Team Rocket, abandoning all pride to become a dirty, stinking rat.
This made Lance feel both angry and, strangely, filled with an unprecedented excitement.
Because from the brief exchange just now, this cousin's Dragon was indeed very strong!
Such a powerful Dragon, even if it was an opponent, still made Lance feel excited.
However, Lance quickly suppressed the impulse in his heart and had Aerodactyl land on the deck.
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